1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of see-through
Her look, styled by Jahleel Weaver, also included a see-through Savage X Fenty bra and matching trousers.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 July 2025
And despite being listed at just $10, plenty of shoppers share that the material is plenty thick and not see-through.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
If the bottle is not see-through, one empty water container up to 33.5 ounces is admissible.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2025
Fashion trends are in a wistful mood right now, from capri leggings to polka dots—but the see-through shoes might just be the most popular (and fun-loving) revival of the summer.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 July 2025
And despite being listed at just $10, plenty of shoppers share that the material is plenty thick and not see-through.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
If the bottle is not see-through, one empty water container up to 33.5 ounces is admissible.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2025
Fashion trends are in a wistful mood right now, from capri leggings to polka dots—but the see-through shoes might just be the most popular (and fun-loving) revival of the summer.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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Be transparent – be open about your financial journey by sharing your goals, celebrating your wins, and reflecting on the lessons learned along the way.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy is right to scrutinize the potential overreach of the pharmaceutical industry, and to ensure their research and development is ethical and transparent.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For a more passive activity on Wrightsville’s crystal blue waters, hop aboard a boat for a relaxing cruise on the calm waters.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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This summer is taking team Vogue from the hilly streets of San Francisco to the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Cook, picking up any browned bits from bottom of Dutch oven using a wooden spoon, until mixture sputters, releases its water, and then cooks off and sizzles and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.—
John T. Edge,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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My undereye skin has become thinner and more translucent, and covering dark shadows and redness around the eyes without leaving a cakey or dusty texture is tricky.—
Erica Metzger,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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Without a clear national figurehead, however, that task largely falls to Democratic mayors, several of whom stressed that their cities are successfully combating violence.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Live, her shows feature virtuoso playing and clear, strong country vocal stylings, mixed with a relaxed air that feels akin to jam session-style pickin' parties.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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The final system is likely to use a Stirling engine to convert fission heat into electricity and feature meltdown-proof liquid sodium circulation.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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My body had held on to every morsel of food and liquid ounce, unsure when it would be fed again.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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